Outdoors - The Durango Herald

‘Echoes’: A life as wildlife officer

Retiree started his career in Cortez

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Durangoan wins biathlon at Wolf Creek Steve Ilg of Durango won a biathlon race Sunday at Alberta Park at the Wolf Creek Ski Area. The event was hosted by the Pagosa Nor...

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Riding the cone

Snowriders descend on Oregon’s Mount Bachelor for early-season turns

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Brief

Seniors Outdoors announces events Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: John Martin will lead a snowshoeing group in the mountains Saturday. An avalanche beacon ...

DATE: Dec 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Double duty at Arches

You could do it in one day, but why not two?

DATE: Dec 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Ousel Falls offers canyon scenery

BIG SKY, Mont. (AP) – If Beehive Basin is Big Sky’s classic alpine ascent, then Ousel Falls is surely its canyon counterpart. A short drive from the Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Fal...

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Fundraiser to benefit climbing association A fundraiser for the American Safe Climbing Association will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A daily obsession

Alaskan shares love, knowledge of cross country skiing

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Air bag system approved for World Cup ski races

ROME – Perhaps if Lindsey Vonn had a big cushy air bag to fall on when she tore two ligaments in her right knee she wouldn’t have missed the Sochi Olympics. And maybe Aksel Lund S...

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A trail divided

Riders lose patience for more challenging routes, but plans are in the works

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

For Rio, Paralympian Alana Nichols’ focus on kayak

Four Corners native seeks to add to medal count

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Agency reminds snowmobilers on safety Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds snowmobilers to travel safely this winter and to review state regulations that apply to this activity. ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.